Sports Science II (Elective)

“The world would have us believe that winning or success is measured by points on a scoreboard or by dollar signs. The Christian realises that winning or success is determined by whether or not a goal has been achieved, and that goal is to bring glory to God.” Thomas M. Boqdon

Overview

Students will explore the principles of Sports Psychology and their influence on performance, through both theoretical and practical classes. Students explore the techniques of goal setting, mental imagery and optimal arousal in preparing for sporting events. Students will investigate sociocultural factors that influence physical activity and consider opportunities and barriers to participation for various population groups and settings. Students also explore the importance of making healthy decisions and discuss strategies to encourage others to ensure that they are being good stewards of the bodies and lives that God has given them. Students will participate in a variety of games or programs aimed at increasing the inclusivity of sports to different groups within the community.

Aims

To understand sports psychology and its influence on performance.
To understand the sociocultural enablers and barriers behind a variety of factors that influence participation in physical activity with a focus on inclusivity.

Topics Include

Sports Psychology: Motivation, Concentration, Imagery, Arousal regulation, Sleep
Inclusivity in Sport - The influence the following factors have individual levels of physical activity: Family, Peers, Community, Gender, Socioeconomic status, Disability, Cultural beliefs and traditions, Indigenous culture

Time Allocation

5 periods per cycle for Semester 2

Requirements

Levy cost – Wheeltalk and the Mind Room Incursions

Assessment

Sports Psychology Test (including case study) – 50%
Reflective Workbook on Participation in a Variety of Inclusive Activities – 50%

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27